Welcome Back Newsletter
π΄ August News π
Who's reading this newsletter? Let's see who wins!!!!!
General Reminders
Please look at our Supplies list if you wish to donate supplies to your childβs teacher. Students need their own school supplies this year!
Please check your childβs backpack every morning as no toys or Pokemon cards should be brought to school, nor should candy or unhealthy snacks
For more resources, check out our Parent Hub or our website!
π©π»βπ¦±π¨π»β𦱠Room Parents π
We are currently seeking Room Parent Volunteers for the 2025β2026 academic year!
This is a wonderful opportunity to get more involved in your childβs education and to support our classroom community.
If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information, please call the school and ask for Ms. Estrella.
We appreciate your support and involvement!
Event Information
We are kicking off the 2025- 2026 school year with our Meet the Teacher Event. Join us at our Middle School location, at 2nd st, to meet teachers, principals, school leadership, as well as take care of beginning of the year paperwork! Uniforms will be on sale as well. For Middle School, this is their opportunity to take an ID photo, or their ID will be printed with an old photo.
We are also fundraising for school supplies. Please scan the QR code to donate! We are competing to see which grade level can meet their goal first!
Ways to support Extera this year!
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Important Dates for This Month
August
8/8 New Family Orientation/ Kinder Signing Day
8/9 Meet the Teacher 9-12pm
8/11 First day of school
8/18 Reading Fluency/ Initial ELPAC
8/19 School Board Meeting
8/20 Parent University #1
8/25 Initial ELPAC/ SIPPs Diagnostic
8/25 EPS Platica
8/27 EPS2 Platica
8/29 No School- Professional Development Day/ ELOP camp day at 2nd st
Attendance Update
Better than 94% is our target!
π¨ SBAC Spotlight π¨
We wanted to highlights students who Met or Exceeded standard performance on their SBAC tests. Please celebrate them for their hard work and achievements.
4th: Isaac D, Kehlani P, James E, Maximo N, Yahaira P, Joshua R, Jared U, Dilan G, Yoel P, Santiago S
5th: Jairo L, Johny Maradiaga, Melissa B, Michael B, Anthony G, Ashton L, Oscar M, Grace R, Isabella V, Salma O, Jesus P
6th: Manuel A, Mateo A, Aaron G, Victor V, Giovanni E, Anthony R
7th: Geovani L, Juan L, Joel U, Nathan A, Nislay L, Adelyn L, Alan M, Brianna P, Melanie P, Samantha Q, Joshua S
8th: Luvia G, Alekxandra A, Gael Bu, Alexis D, June D, Joshua E, Christopher F, Valerie G, Wendy H, Jocelyn L, Adalia N, Melissa P, Juliana Q, Lucy S
Elementary Uniforms
Uniforms are required every day unless specified by the Principal. You can find the uniform information attached.
Sweats, Leggings, and Jeans are not allowed as part of the uniform!
Middle School Uniforms
Uniforms are required every day unless specified by the Principal. Mondays are dress down days where students can wear jeans and a colored top to represent their house.
Sweats, Leggings, and Jeans are not allowed as part of the uniform!
Community Information
When Children are afraid of a Parent's Deportation: English; Spanish
Los Angeles County Office of Education Resources Page
Step by step Family Preparedness Plan: English; Spanish
Legal
Legal Services Assistance (California Department of Social Services) Free legal services and community education for families navigating the immigration system.
Know Your Immigration Rights and Protections Under the Law (Office of the Attorney General): Multilingual resource outlining immigrant legal rights and protections on housing, healthcare, employment, education and interactions with law enforcement.
Family Preparedness Plan (Immigrant Legal Resource Center) Step-by-step toolkit detailing different available childcare options in case of an absent parent and where to find trusted immigration services in your community.
Guidance and Model Policies for Public Institutions (Office of the Attorney General) Updated information is provided to help staff, immigrants and families protect their rights to access public institutions safely.
Guide for Replacing Documents (Page 9) (California Department of Social Services) Steps to take to replace lost, important documents.
California Rapid Response Networks (California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice) Networks that provide community support.
WIC and Food Support
Find a Food Bank (California Association of Food Banks) Available fresh produce and pantry staples in your area.
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Division Local Offices and Locations (California Department of Public Health)
You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for WIC. Parents can apply on behalf of their children, even if the parents or children are not U.S. citizens.
WIC does not ask for or collect your immigration or citizenship information.
WIC participation is not a factor for who qualifies as a βpublic chargeβ at this time. Getting WIC services will not affect your immigration status based on current federal rules.
Contact a local WIC Office to a schedule a remote appointment to talk about getting services.
Mental Health Resources
California Mental Health for All (California State Portal) Resources for mental health crisis, emotional support and how to navigate health coverage.
CalHOPE (California Surgeon General) 24/7, peer-run, crisis warm lines and digital services offering confidential, emotional support
Mental Health Resources for Youth (California Health and Human Services Agency) A variety of youth specific mental health resources and organizations.
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event (Child Mind Institute) Multilingual tips for supporting children experiencing trauma.
General Resources
Immigration and California Families (California State Portal) Information on public benefits, education, legal aid, mental health support and guidance for schools and local agencies.
Public Charge Provider List (California Department of Social Services) State-funded organizations that can provide assistance for people subject to public charge (receiving supplemental security income, cash assistance or general State assistance).
Resources for All Californians (California Department of Developmental Services) Multilingual guides and information about immigration rights and legal services
Contact Information
Monica Salas: msalas@exteraschools.org
Monica Ortiz: mortiz@exteraschools.org
Lucrecia Villamar: lvillamar@exteraschools.org
Valerie Martinez: vmartinez@exteraschools.org
Melissa Diaz: mdiaz@exteraschools.org
Estrella Orellana: eorellana@exteraschools.org
Noemi Morales: nmorales@exteraschools.org
Keren Valle: kvalle@exteraschools.org


